Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Makkah governor meets Pakistan diplomats, hails ties
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal met with Pakistani diplomats here Monday on issues affecting the expatriate community including education. Ambassador Manzoor ul Haq and Consul General Shehryar Akbar Khan attended the meeting. Prince Khaled said that Saudi Arabia enjoys good
U.S. pastor freed by Iran says he was tortured
Saeed Abedini, an American pastor freed this month from an Iranian prison as part of a U.S.-Iranian prisoner swap, said in a television interview aired on Monday that he was tortured and left in solitary confinement for refusing to sign
Saudi Arabia condemns terror attacks in Pakistan, Afghanistan
The expansion of the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company agreement and opening of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh showed the level of cooperation between the two nations, said the ministers at Monday’s Cabinet meeting. The
Deadly truck bomb explodes in Syria’s Aleppo
At least 23 people, most of them from the Ahrar al-Sham rebel group, were killed by a truck suicide bomber in Syria’s Aleppo city on Monday, a monitor said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 19 fighters from
KSA economy strong enough to meet challenges: Yusuff Ali
A billionaire businessman and investor Yusuff Ali M. A., who heads the retail giant Lulu Group, announced that the group will go ahead with the SR1.5 billion ambitious expansion plan in the Kingdom, as the “Saudi economy is strong and
Tunisia to relax curfew as security improves
Tunisia is relaxing a nationwide curfew imposed last week in the face of widespread protests by youths demanding jobs. The curfew will now only be enforced from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., two hours less than before. The government cited
Gas what! Fraud filling cars with weak octane
In response to complaints from the public, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has launched a probe into the alleged sale of diluted petrol to motorists in Riyadh and Jeddah. Dilution is the process of making
Saudi industrial city says to speed up, broaden investment
The developer of one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest industrial city projects says it will speed construction of infrastructure and broaden the range of industries it accommodates as part of efforts to diversify the economy beyond oil. With state finances under
Mega-deals flow as Rowhani begins Europe trip
Italy and Iran signed billions of dollars of business deals on Monday at the start of a visit to Europe by Iranian President Hassan Rowhani aimed at rebuilding his nation’s ties with the West after years of economic sanctions. Heading
55% of KSA vehicles are uninsured
An official at Najm Insurance Services has told local media that the database at his company shows that 60 to 65 percent of the traffic accidents in the Kingdom happen in major cities. The insurance company specializes in minor accidents
Syria regime nears capture of rebel stronghold in Daraa
Syrian regime forces were close to capturing a rebel stronghold in the southern province of Daraa on Monday, backed by Russian air strikes, a monitor and state media said. “Army units are continuing to progress on several axes in Sheikh
Saudi economy grows 5% despite oil price fall
The Kingdom’s drive to diversify its economy would offset the fall in oil prices, said Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Aramco’s chairman, Monday. Speaking during a panel discussion at the 9th Global Competitiveness Forum which started in Riyadh on Sunday, Al-Falih said:
Italy covers up nude statues for Iran president
Italian authorities welcoming Iran’s president on a diplomatic visit this week seemed keen to avoid embarrassment – by covering up classical nude sculptures in the museum he visited. While Hassan Rowhani is known for his relatively moderate stance – as
Obamas’ love blooms in ‘Southside With You’
It’s the sweet, romantic story of a first date — albeit the fictionalized first date of the couple who currently occupy the White House. “Southside With You,” the feature film based on Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson’s first date, debuted
3 charged after lioness prowled Dubai neighborhood
Three people have been charged with public endangerment over an incident that saw a lioness escape from a home in a Dubai neighborhood and prowl the streets for several hours. Abu Dhabi’s state-run The National newspaper reported Tuesday that police
Syrian refugees come together for ‘Love Boat’
After “Shakespeare in Zaatari” in 2014 and “Romeo and Juliet between Homs and Amman” in 2015, director Nawar Bulbul is preparing his third theatrical project working with Syrian refugees in Jordan. In “Love Boat,” a witty wind will take you
Saudi envoy boosts cultural ties with Malaysia universities
Saudi Ambassador Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Rasheed recently held talks with Malaysian university administrators on ways of engendering cultural cooperation and scientific research. The meeting was held to “bolster bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, particularly in the cultural and
Badr projects worth SR219m launched
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched a number of developmental projects and services worth over SR219 million in the historic city of Badr. He met the people of Badr and highlighted the historic and importance of the city for
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